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A 26-year-old female asked:
i have redness on my face from my acne treatment cream my doctor prescribed me any help?
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Dr. Coyle Connolly answered
Dermatology 29 years experience
Redness: Some acne medications such as retinoid creams, benzoyl peroxide, and others exfoliate and may dry and irritate the skin. Using less product and transitioning to every other day may help along with using a moisturizer . Contact your dermatologist for instructions.
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